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Massive Russian Drone and Missile Attack Hits Ukraine Amid Largest Prisoner Exchange

A significant Russian assault on Ukraine resulted in at least 18 deaths, coinciding with a major prisoner swap of 1,000 soldiers.


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Kyiv faced a devastating Russian drone and missile attack, killing at least 18, including three children, as the largest prisoner exchange of the war concluded. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, urging stronger sanctions against Russia. The assault involved 367 aerial attacks across 30 cities, marking the most extensive bombardment since the invasion began in February 2022. Despite the prisoner swap, which saw 1,000 soldiers exchanged, fighting continues along the front lines, with both sides far from a ceasefire agreement. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for international pressure on Russia to halt its aggression.

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The articles highlight the ongoing violence in Ukraine amidst a significant prisoner exchange, showcasing a complex situation.

The tone is predominantly negative, emphasizing the severe impact of Russian strikes and the urgent need for international support.

Despite the grim circumstances, the prisoner swap offers a glimmer of hope for future cooperation and peace efforts.

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Russian launches massive nighttime drone and missile attack on Kyiv
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"…The exchange came hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured."

US silence as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine highlights Trump’s failure
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"…What is clear to Ukrainians, despite the several weeks of headlines over the potential for a breakthrough in peace talks, is that without pressure from Washington, or hugely accelerated aid from Europe, the war will grind on."

Twelve people killed after Russia’s biggest air raid of war against Ukraine
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"…Across the country at least 12 people were killed, according to officials, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, as officials released the first assessment of casualties and damage on Sunday morning."

Ukraine under Russian missile, drone attacks for second night, 12 killed
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"…Russia has targeted Ukraine for a second consecutive night with drones and missiles, killing at least 12 people as the two countries concluded a major prisoner swap."

Russia hits Ukraine with the largest drone-and-missile attack of the war so far
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"…The scale of Russia's use of aerial weapons, the attacks over the past 48 hours have been among the most intense strikes on Ukraine since the February 2022 full-scale war."

Russia hits Ukraine with the largest drone-and-missile attack of the war so far, killing at least 12
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"…A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack targeted the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and other regions in the country for a second consecutive night, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens, officials said early Sunday."

Kyiv hit by Russian strikes as largest prisoner swap of war begins
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"…At least 17 people were injured in Kyiv, with residential buildings and infrastructure damaged across multiple districts."

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners, hours after Moscow's largest missile-and-drone attack
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"…The prisoner swap was the only tangible outcome from peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month that have so far failed to produce a ceasefire and a rare moment of cooperation between the warring sides."

Russia launches largest overnight air attack yet on Ukraine
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"…At least 12 people, including three children, were killed and dozens injured, Ukrainian officials said."

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